While Karl-Anthony Towns sees it as “the face of the league” and that this subject stirs up discussions on American television sets, and even if he does not consider himself a star, ” Not yet “ In any case, Anthony Edwards was unanimous in the first round against the Suns.
He shone with an average of 31 points and his best actions made NBA social networks happy. The league indicates that the Wolves back has generated more than 100 million views since the start of the playoffs. Only LeBron James (130 million) did better.
Already highlighted since he was the 7th most popular player on social networks during the regular season (but not in the best jersey sales), this second place shows that he has reached a milestone over the past two weeks. Another sign: he won followers on his Instagram account like no other player since the start of the first round.
Mike Conley did not hesitate to compare Anthony Edwards to a “young Michael Jordan” for TNT. An analogy that comes up more and more, “His Airness” seeing himself common points “. ” He is incredible. What is most impressive is his mentality. I've never met a guy or a teammate who believes in himself so much. I think he sees himself as the best player in history.”says the Minnesota playmaker.
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards has generated more than 100 million video views across NBA social and digital platforms since the start of the NBA Playoffs, second among all players (trailing LeBron James with 130M video views). Edwards finished the regular season as the 7th…
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 30, 2024
Anthony Edwards | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
2020-21 | MIN | 72 | 32 | 41.7 | 32.9 | 77.6 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 19.3 |
2021-22 | MIN | 72 | 34 | 44.1 | 35.7 | 78.6 | 0.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 21.3 |
2022-23 | MIN | 79 | 36 | 45.9 | 36.9 | 75.6 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 24.6 |
2023-24 | MIN | 79 | 35 | 46.1 | 35.7 | 83.6 | 0.7 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 25.9 |
Total | 302 | 34 | 44.6 | 35.3 | 79.3 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 22.9 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.